5 Big Issues Aired at RFK Jr.’s Hearing to Head HHS
The health and human services secretary nominee addresses everything from vaccines to stem cell research at his Senate confirmation hearing.
7 things about RFK Jr. you should know ahead of his Senate hearings
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has built his fortune and reputation on disparaging the government scientists and institutions he's now in line to lead as HHS secretary.
Four conflicts of interest facing RFK Jr. ahead of grilling from senators
Beneath the bipartisan concerns from senators about Kennedy's qualifications is an array of financial conflicts of interest that could present additional hurdles.
Americans Are Concerned About RFK Jr. as Health Secretary
Fifty-one percent oppose Kennedy's nomination to head up the Department of Health and Human Services, a new poll has found.
RFK Jr., Confirmation Hearing Showed 5 Ways He Threatens Public Health
From Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s views on vaccines to Medicaid, here are some ways his nomination for head of the Department of Health and Human Services could have sweeping effects on health care
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green makes case against RFK Jr. for health secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, made his case to senators Wednesday on Capitol Hill. But as lawmakers consider Kennedy's nomination,
During Day 2 of RFK Jr. hearings, some GOP concerns
A key Republican senator Thursday said he was struggling with whether to support Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination to be head of the Health and Human Services Department, reflecting some of the widespread concerns lawmakers have as they approach Kennedy’s confirmation vote.
What Does the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services Do?
If he is confirmed as Health and Human Services secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. would take over a sprawling bureaucracy with ...
RFK Jr. hearing live updates: Trump's pick to head HHS defends statements on vaccines
GOP Sen. John Cornyn brought up a Department of Homeland Security watchdog report released in August that more than 32,000 unaccompanied migrant children failed to appear for their immigration court ...
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RFK Jr. hearing live updates: Trump's pick to head HHS faces bipartisan skepticism
Donald Trump has promised he’d let Robert F. Kennedy Jr. “go wild” on health, food and medicine as head of the Department of ...
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President Trump Is Going To Run RFK Jr.’s Health and Human Services Department
There’s just something about having a Kennedy serving under President Trump that strikes our columnist’s fancy.
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As Department of Health and Human Services faces communications pause, what's the impact?
The Department for Health and Human Services is in a communications pause; it has been since last week. HHS oversees several ...
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Support expansion of assisted living opportunities, Argentum requests of HHS nominee
As the Senate begins confirmation hearings today to consider the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy for secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, Argentum is asking Kennedy to support ...
U.S. senator denounces nomination of RFK Jr. to head health department
Hawaii Senator Brian Schatz is denouncing President Trump’s pick for secretary of the Health and Human Services Department.
What does the health and human services secretary do?
The secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, or HHS, plays a significant role in every American’s access to health care and in the nation’s overall well-being.
RFK Jr. Has a Lot to Learn About Medicaid
Put on the spot, a lot of Americans might hesitate over the difference between Medicaid and Medicare. People who aren’t affected by one of these programs, which together enroll about 150 million ...